BronyCon through the years

Christopher T. Assaf, Baltimore Sun photo 2013

James Whitehead of Sharon, Vt., at BronyCon 2013. "It's really fun," he said of dressing up in costume. "It's like performing improv. And then people come up to you and say, 'Hey, you got an awesome costume' and that's always good, isn't it."

James Whitehead of Sharon, Vt., at BronyCon 2013. "It's really fun," he said of dressing up in costume. "It's like performing improv. And then people come up to you and say, 'Hey, you got an awesome costume' and that's always good, isn't it."

Violet Solberg, Leavenworth, Kan., at BronyCon 2013. "I love honestly the bright colors, the happiness within it." Solberg, dressed as Equestria, said of "My Little Pony Friendship is Magic." "There are sad times, but those sad times are always overcome by friendship."

Violet Solberg, Leavenworth, Kan., at BronyCon 2013. "I love honestly the bright colors, the happiness within it." Solberg, dressed as Equestria, said of "My Little Pony Friendship is Magic." "There are sad times, but those sad times are always overcome by friendship."